Police arrest 2 in alleged chop shop car theft ring

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Tuesday, January 6, 2015

According to sources, a West Omaha business owner and his employee both stand accused of operating a chop shop and dealing in stolen parts. The 61-year-old business owner allegedly employed another man for help with the scheme in which vehicles were stolen and disassembled. Upon taking the vehicles apart, the men reportedly used the stolen parts to upgrade salvaged vehicles for sale. Upon their investigation, officers located parts traced to 13 different stolen vehicles from Council Bluffs and Omaha. Officers found parts traced to seven stolen vehicles at the business owner’s two homes. After searching the homes, officers were then

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Nebraska man faces charges for allegedly stealing packages

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Tuesday, December 30, 2014

A 23-year-old man is facing both misdemeanor and felony charges in a case involving the alleged theft of packages delivered to personal residences in Bellevue, Omaha and other areas of Sarpy County. Packages containing goods worth more than $1,500 warranted the felony charges under the law, reportedly. According to authorities, an investigation led police to the 23-year-old man’s residence, where they saw a vehicle that fit the description of one linked to a package theft reported the previous day. An officer subsequently noticed that there were several packages in the vehicle, inciting police to seek and obtain a search warrant.

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Woman accused of allegedly fabricating robbery story

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Thursday, December 11, 2014

Nebraska residents may be interested in the story of one woman who says that she was the victim of a robbery but is now under investigation herself for the same crime. Police claim that the woman lied about the incident, and others are investigating allegations of other crimes in the woman’s past. The Omaha woman says that she was working at a local restaurant located around the intersection of 132nd and “L” on the night of Dec. 1. As she was closing up at the end of the night, she left the location with the restaurant’s nightly cash deposit for

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What is a phishing scam?

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Friday, December 5, 2014

People in Nebraska may have heard of phishing, but they may be unaware of what it exactly is or what the possible effects of it are. Phishing is a type of scam that has exploded with the advent of the Internet. In a phishing scam, the person will send emails, set up websites or make telephone calls to targeted individuals in order to attempt to obtain certain types of identifying information. When a person opens an email message or problematic attachment, malicious software will install on their hard drive. Visiting certain websites can also result in such installations occurring. Since

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Nebraska woman detained for eyeglasses theft

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Wednesday, November 12, 2014

A 49-year-old Omaha woman was recently taken into custody by Lancaster County law enforcement officers for allegedly stealing more than $4,000 worth of eyeglasses on June 19. The incident reportedly occurred when the woman, along with an unknown male accomplice, allegedly took 10 pairs of glasses from EyeCare Specialties on Pine Lake Road, according to an affidavit written by a Lincoln Police Department officer. Tips garnered from the Lincoln Police Department’s posting of a surveillance video on CrimeStoppers allegedly resulted in a warrant being issued for her arrest in August. She was not located until Nov. 4 and was later

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Legal definitions of theft by shoplifting

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Thursday, November 6, 2014

The definition of theft by shoplifting in Nebraska encompasses more activities than simply taking an item out of a store without paying for it. An individual may be charged for theft by shoplifting as long as there is evidence that the person acted intentionally to deprive a storeowner of all or part of the retail value of some merchandise. A person could be charged for theft by shoplifting if they take possession of merchandise or attempt to conceal it. Altering or replacing the price tag on an item and moving a product from one container to another are also activities

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Man involved in robberies to spend at least 7 years in prison

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Wednesday, October 8, 2014

On Sept. 30, a 24-year-old Nebraska man pleaded guilty to a number of charges after he was accused of being involved in a string of robberies in Council Bluffs. A representative with the Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office stated that he would spend a mandatory minimum of seven years in prison before he is eligible for parole. Detectives conducted surveillance at businesses they felt could become targets. At a Council Bluffs Walgreens, the man was reportedly seen entering the store wearing black clothing and black pantyhose over his head. He allegedly fled with an unknown amount of money after displaying a

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Nebraska man to serve time for theft

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Thursday, August 28, 2014

A Nebraska man has been sentenced to prison time in relation to his involvement in a burglary in North Platte. The man pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of theft by receiving items worth up to $1,500; the Lincoln County Attorney had initially charged him with burglary by forced entry. The defense argued that the prosecution lacked direct evidence that the man was connected to the crime, but a judge ultimately bound the crime over for trial. The man eventually agreed to a plea agreement in which he pleaded guilty in exchange for the prosecution dropping the burglary charge and

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3 accused of theft crimes for stealing from place of employment

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Typically, when the general public hears a news story about theft from a department store, it concerns a customer who is accused of trying to steal something from the store. Sometimes, however, it is actually the employees who are accused of stealing from the store. Three Nebraska JC Penney’s employees were recently arrested for theft crimes for allegedly stealing merchandise from the store. The investigation into the alleged thefts supposedly began on June 16. Management at the stores were concerned that some of their employees were abusing their positions as cashiers. The managers suspected that these employees would buy merchandise

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Man accused of theft crimes after stolen vehicle chase

On behalf of Tom Petersen posted in Theft Crimes on Thursday, July 3, 2014

After what police officers are claiming was a two-hour pursuit, a man was recently arrested. The Nebraska officers have accused the man of committing numerous offenses, including theft crimes. However, in order for any of these charges to be upheld in court, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution. On June 17, officers in Bellevue claim that they spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen the day before. The car was parked in a medical center parking lot, and the officers believed that the driver was in the parking lot to steal other vehicle’s license plates. According to

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